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Primary growth occurs from the apical
meristem.
Periderm is formed by cork and the
Cork cells replace the epidermis.
Vascular rays are formed.
cork cambium.
Most thickening is from secondary
xylem.
Bark consists of all layers exterior to
the vascular cambium.
Vascular cambium first forms.
Secondary xylem and phloem form
from the vascular cambium.
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Middle section
Bottom section
Transcribed Image Text:Reset Help Primary growth occurs from the apical meristem. Periderm is formed by cork and the Cork cells replace the epidermis. Vascular rays are formed. cork cambium. Most thickening is from secondary xylem. Bark consists of all layers exterior to the vascular cambium. Vascular cambium first forms. Secondary xylem and phloem form from the vascular cambium. Top section Middle section Bottom section
The following diagram depicts a woody stem in its three main growth sections.
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Transcribed Image Text:The following diagram depicts a woody stem in its three main growth sections. Тop Middle Bottom
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 The plant axis that bears buds and shoots with leaves and, at its basal end, roots is refers as the stem. It helps to conducts water, minerals, and food to other parts of the plant. It is  upright, very tall, very thick, hard and also known as the trunk of the tree. It also provides supports to different parts of the tree such as branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits. 

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